Top England Crime Tours

With almost 1,000 years of recorded history, Durham has racked up ghostly residents aplenty. Start your evening off with a dose of the chills on this dark walking tour that covers ghosts, criminals, rebellions, executions—and even a miracle. Discover secret cemeteries, morbid dungeons, haunted bridges, and a pub with a dark past. Your guide is also happy to provide recommendations for where to go next.

Challenge yourself to a solve a mystery and learn about the history of London on this Jack the Ripper-themed murder mystery tour. Your guide will lead you to real crime scenes in the Whitechapel area, regaling you with tales of the neighborhood's murderous past. At the end of your tour, you'll head to Ten Bells Pub, one of the Ripper's old haunts.

Go beyond the true crime podcasts and see the real-life locations of infamous murders on this Jack the Ripper tour. Sobering and perplexing, learn the stories behind the women killed. Follow your guide as you walk to the places where they lost their lives, exploring Spitalfields and Whitechapel along the way.

This informative tour is a fun and immersive way to find out about the slogging gangs who operated in Birmingham in the 19th and 20th centuries. As you stroll around the streets of Birmingham, discover stories that you wouldn’t have heard if exploring alone. Learn about notorious gang members as portrayed in “Peaky Blinders”, such as Billy Kimber and Alfie Solomon, with stops at local pubs and historical sights along the way.

York’s dark history isn’t always obvious as you wander its streets alone. This guided ghost walk reveals the city’s spookier side as you explore cobbled lanes and historic landmarks after dark. Follow your guide through some of York’s most atmospheric locations—including The Shambles, the Golden Fleece pub, Mad Alice Lane, and Clifford’s Tower—while hearing stories of mysteries, tragedies, and reported hauntings. Along the way, uncover the hidden legends behind the city’s top sights, turning a simple stroll into an entertaining and eerie introduction to York’s past.

Stratford-upon-Avon, famously known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is a town with more than 800 years of history. In this entertaining tour, hear tales about Shakespeare and life in the town, alongside stories of plague, murder, ghosts, and witches. You’ll learn the history of Stratford-upon-Avon and its residents and see the town’s main attractions in a tour that goes beyond Shakespeare.

London may be known for Jack the Ripper, but he’s not the only one to have cast a dark shadow over the city. Prepare to uncover some of the most heinous murders during this immersive walking tour. Venture down the alleyways and cobbled streets where infamous serial killers left their mark, take part in profiling exercises, and learn about solved and unsolved murders that haunt Britain’s capital.

Uncover the spine-chilling history of Leeds on this evening ghost tour through the city. Led by the enthusiastic character-guide Lord Bartholomew Catch, you'll explore some of Leeds' most haunted locations while hearing tales of witches, ghosts, murderers, and the dark past that shaped the area. Along the way, see more in less time and tick off places you'd likely miss exploring alone.

London was established 2,000 years ago and has seen its fair share of battles, crimes, and spooky happenings. Hear all about them on this evening walking tour that visits some of the city’s most (allegedly) haunted spots, ending at The Clink Prison Museum. Wander by night safely with a guide and hear creepy stories that reveal a darker side of London’s history.

Let a guide lead you through London’s colorful past and hear about urban secrets that most tours don’t cover on this walking tour. You'll visit well-known spots such as Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Borough Market and get off the beaten path to the Southwark area. See the Gothic Southwark Cathedral, visit what remains of Marshalsea Prison, and visit the Hop Exchange—once a hub for Southwark's beer industry.

Unravel the truths and myths of London’s most notorious serial killer on a Jack the Ripper walking tour that reveals the capital beneath the atmospheric cloak of darkness. Explore the dimly lit backstreets of London’s East End by night in the safety of a group, visit places frequented by Jack the Ripper, and learn the many different theories about the infamous murderer.

Step into the shadows of York’s past on this immersive indoor experience at Villains Rum of York, just off Stonegate. Led by a live villain guide, this small-group tour explores the true dark history behind the infamous characters who inspired our rums - from plotters and poisoners to kings and cutthroats. Learn about York’s most notorious villains through entertaining storytelling, brought to life with humour and historical detail. Along the way, sample a selection of our handcrafted, locally inspired rums - each linked to the tale you're hearing. Also available with gin if preffered or alcohol free options. Perfect for history lovers, rum enthusiasts, and curious minds, this experience takes place entirely inside our immersive rum shop and villainous hideaway. Whether it’s raining or shining outside, the shadows await within.

Unlike other Jack the Ripper experiences, this tour comes with Ripper-Vision: a hand-held projector that transports you back to Victorian London, when Jack the Ripper prowled the streets. Explore east London on foot and learn about the still-unidentified serial killer’s reign of terror, with accompanying videos and images via Ripper-Vision to enhance your experience. See the sights while having fun and learning some history.

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only for the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you from a 24- or 48-hour option. Learn more about what you're seeing with recorded commentary on Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum, and more.

Dr Blood's Jack the Ripper Tour is the only complet Ripper tour available today. Discover all 6 of the murders currently attributed to the killer, visiting no less than 5 of the actual sites. But more than this, we go deeper into the workings of the society, the police, and indeed the lives of the victims themselves using the very latest in research. There are a few surprises along the way and even some celebrities! All of our guides are in costume and are indeed professional actors and consequently our tours are designed not only to inform and shock, but also to entertain as well.

Dive into Warwick’s dark past on this spooky evening tour. Hear terrifying tales about the city’s haunted history as you lurk around landmarks including the Lord Leycester Hospital and Warwick Castle. Perfect for visitors looking for something off the beaten track, this immersive walking tour offers a thrilling start to your night out in Warwick.

Get a unique perspective of London on this self-led murder mystery tour. Step back to the end of the 19th century to unravel the strange case of Thomas Meyer, solving puzzles and exploring hidden spots around Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square as you go. The self-guided experience can be played at any time, making for an immersive morning or after-dark activity according to your schedule.

This unique guided 2 hour walking tour brings the stories of London's lady criminals to life using theatre, comedy and costumed actors. Learn about four very different real true crime cases from the 1800's and walk in the footsteps of these women. You will visit places where crimes took place, where people were imprisoned and executed. The tour brings a distinctly feminist angle to the subject matter- analysing how female criminals were perceived and treated during this period and how much has changed. **CONTENT TRIGGER WARNING - contains themes of murder, abuse, child abuse, violence and sex. We include dramatic reenactments of executions that may be triggering to some.** Please note that this tour contains a lot of walking (up to 17 minutes without stopping) so please ensure you are fit enough to take part.

Many Jack the Ripper tours take you to the locations where the serial killer reigned terror, but true history enthusiasts will love delving deeper into the stories on a tour written and designed by a Jack the Ripper expert, Russell Edwards. Piece together Jack’s real identity through historical documents and forensic evidence as you walk the streets of Whitechapel after dark.

Explore a darker side of London on a self-guided Jack the Ripper-themed audio tour. The narration combines history with accessible storytelling to keep you engaged as you visit the sites that made up the Ripper's version of London. Learn the stories of key figures such as Catherine Eddowes and pause the tour at any point, skipping any stops you’re not interested in.

Experience one of London’s must-see attractions with this skip-the-line Lastminute.com London Eye admission ticket. Bypass the long line and enjoy priority access and boarding for a standard flight in a shared capsule. Then admire panoramic views of the Thames River, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and other top London landmarks during your turn on the iconic wheel.

True crime fanatics often focus on Jack the Ripper, one of London’s most notorious serial killers, rather than the women whose lives he (or maybe she?) cut short. Learn about Mary Ann Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine Eddowes, and Mary Jane Kelly on this informative walking tour through Whitechapel. See the spots where some murders took place as you discover both facts and theories behind this long-cold case.

Immerse yourself in the sights and scents of London’s breathtaking Kew Gardens. A UNESCO-listed venue, the Royal Botanic Gardens features a diverse array of rare plants and flowers across 326 acres (132 hectares). Discover the lawns and gardens on foot, stroll along the Treetop Walkway to view some of the gardens’ 14,000 trees, and visit magnificent structures like the Royal Kew Palace and the Palm House – one of the largest surviving Victorian glasshouses. Note that last entry is at 2:30 p.m. as the gardens close at 3:15 p.m.